Robb, G.
Rimbaud - A Biography
- ISBN 13:
- 9780393322675
- author:
- Robb, G.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- WW Norton & Co
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 592
- Dimensions:
- 157mm X 236mm
- Genre:
- Biography & Autobiography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Arthur Rimbaud: A Biography by Graham Robb is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the life and legacy of one of 20th-century culture's most enigmatic figures. Born in 1854, Rimbaud was a visionary poet, artist, and provocateur whose work has had a profound impact on modern art and literature. During his lifetime, Rimbaud was known for his radical ideas and provocative behavior, which often put him at odds with the conventions of his time. Yet, after his death in 1891, he became a celebrated figure among artists and intellectuals, who saw him as a symbol of rebellion and nonconformity. This biography sheds new light on Rimbaud's life, revealing a complex and multifaceted individual whose work continues to inspire and influence artists to this day. With meticulous research and a nuanced understanding of his subject, Graham Robb offers a rich and engaging portrait of Arthur Rimbaud, one that will appeal to anyone interested in poetry, art, history, or the cultural movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.